A British actor may be joining the Marvel cinematic universe as a well-known character. Kit Connor, who gained fame for his role in the Netflix series "Heartstopper", is reportedly in consideration to play Cyclops. The character, also known as Scott Summers, has the ability to shoot energy beams from his eyes.

Previously, the role was played by James Marsden, who portrayed Cyclops in the "X-Men" film series starting in 2000. Further details about the potential casting are available from sources such as Deadline and Variety, which have reported on the development.